I've been waiting to compare the Nintendo Switch 2 to the Steam Deck for what feels like a millennium. Now that Ninty has made its next console official, it's finally time to pit it against Valve's powerhouse in the best gaming handhelds ring. Naturally, both devices are very different beasts with something unique to offer players, but stacking them up side by side could help you decide on a new portable pal to invest in.
In many ways, the Switch 2 is a souped-up version of Nintendo's 2017 console. Next-gen enhancements will narrow the gap between the new handheld and portable PCs like the Steam Deck OLED, but there's more to this fight than raw performance punches. In fact, the new custom Nvidia chip that sits within the Switch 2 uses the same tricks as modern graphics cards to achieve higher resolutions and better performance, not to mention Ninty's newcomer boasts a 1080p 120Hz screen that beats Valve's panel.
